Monthly Archives: November 2016

The action packed drama “Vikings” returns tonight(Wednesday November 30th 2016) at 9pm ET on History. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with one of the stars of the series actor “Clive Standen” who plays “Rollo” on what fans can expect from season 4. (This interview was conducted as part of a round table during Corus Upfronts June 9th 2016). www.history.com/shows/vikings

There’s a new company based in Toronto who’s purpose is to help Indie artists who are not sure how to take that “next step” in the music business and connect them not just with other musicians but with industry professionals and service providers in a very easy way. Rudy Blair Entertainment media Chats with “Ryan Abramowitz” Co-Founder(along with Jay Sayne) of the new digital service…”UPtrack Music”. https://uptrackmusic.com/

In the late 80’s and 90’s, this family band was one of the most popular groups to come out of Canada. Back then the brothers Scott,Clint,Bob & Dave were known by their last name..”The Moffatts”. They had a sting of hits including “Bang,Bang,Boom”, “Girl Of My Dreams” and “Until You Loved Me”. Eventually they went their separate ways and now the twins Bob & Clint have formed a country duo known as “Endless Summer”. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with the duo about their past,present and future that includes their self titled EP, new single “Amen For Women” and an upcoming album. www.endlesssummermusic.comwww.facebook.com/endlesssummermusic/

One of the largest Christmas season celebrations will be taking place at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Saturday November 26th 2016. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with Programming Supervisor “Robert Kerr” about “Cavalcade Of Lights 2016” that will include performances from “Choir! Choir! Choir!”, “Dan Talevski”,”Whitehorse” ,Mayor John Tory will make a special appearance, fireworks display and the lighting of the Christmas tree. www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid…

Canadian Folk/Rock recording artist “Martha Wainwright was in Toronto last night(Wednesday November 23rd ,2016) to perform a concert at the Mod Club. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with the Juno nominee at the Gibson Showroom before her show about her latest album “Goodnight City” and how this LP including the lead single “Around The Bend” became a “family affair”. www.marthawainwright.com/www.cadencemusicgroup.com/

Three years ago a beautiful and vibrant Toronto teenager, Olivia Wise, inspired the world by recording the Katy Perry hit single “Roar” while battling an inoperable brain tumour. The video went viral and Perry herself praised Wise for her bravery. Unfortunately Wise passed away six weeks after recording the music video. This Sunday(November 27th 2016) a concert fundraiser will be taking place at Toronto’s Mod Club in honour of Olivia Wise and to also raise money for Brain Cancer research. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with Olivia’s mother Kari Winemaker about her daughter and her event….”Liv,Love & Lyrics” headlined by Canadian Pop/R&B recording artist Virginia To Vegas. (Rudy Blair will be the MC/Host for this event) www.livwisefund.com/liv-love-lyrics/themodclub.com/event/liv-love-lyrics/my.sickkidsdonations.com/livwisefoundationwww.ticketfly.com/event/1376926-3r…-lyrics-toronto/

The biggest football game of the year in Canada is happening this Sunday November 27th 2016 in Toronto. The 104th Grey Cup is taking place at BMO Field as the Calgary Stampeders take on the Ottawa Redblacks. There are also lots of events taking place leading up to the big game. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with SVP Business Operations “Sara Moore” about “Grey Cup Festival” and the performances taking place at the game including the two time Grammy Award nominated band “One Republic” performing at the half time show. www.greycupfestival.ca/www.argonauts.ca/greycuptickets/
(This Interview was recorded Tuesday November 22nd 2016)

One of Canada’s greatest singer/songwriters “Gordon Lightfoot” is performing four concerts at Toronto’s Massey Hall beginning today.(Wednesday November 23rd-Saturday November 26th 2016) Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with the 77 year old music legend about his concert series and a new song he released “from his past” called…”Plans Of My Own”. masseyhall.com/eventdetail/GordonLightfootwww.lightfoot.ca/www.warnermusic.ca/ (This Interview was recorded November 3rd 2016)

An event is taking place this Saturday November 19th 2016(10am-6pm)where male teenagers will be able to come together and listen to keynote speakers and discuss a wide range of topics including social responsibility, financial management and conflict resolution. The main goal of this event is to help build positivity, share knowledge and pave the way for a better future for each individual. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats with co-ordinator “Jason Yorke-Best” on the “ManUp” program at the Tropicana Community Services. (1385 Huntingwood Drive (416) 439-9009}. (Rudy Blair will be Host/Mc for this event). tropicanacommunity.org/index.php/pro…uth…/manup/

The holiday season kicks off this weekend as the “112th Santa Claus Parade” is coming to Toronto, Sunday November 20th 2016 beginning at 12:30pm. 25 floats and 21 marching bands will be featured. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media Chats the stars of the big event….Santa with Mrs Claus.